America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Comment letter to FHFA on privately insured CU access to FHLB system

WASHINGTON, DC (November 28, 2016) — Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel Attention: Comments/RIN 2590-AA85 Federal Housing Finance Agency 400 Seventh Street SW., Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20219 Re: Comments/RIN 2590-AA85 Federal Home Loan Bank Membership for Non-Federally-Insured Credit Unions Dear Mr. Pollard: On ...

Federal judge blocks DOL rule: CUNA backs delay

WASHINGTON, DC (November 23, 2016) — CUNA welcomed an action by a federal judge in Texas who granted a preliminary injunction to delay implementation of a Department of Labor rule that would extend overtime eligibility. The rule was set to go into effect Dec. 1. ...

CUNA concerned with 2017-2018 NCUA budget

WASHINGTON, DC (November 17, 2016) — Following the National Credit Union Administration’s monthly board meeting in which the board voted on the agency’s 2017-2018 budget, Credit Union National Association President/CEO Jim Nussle released a statement: "We appreciate the agency's efforts to be ...

CUNA finds credit unions poised for success following 2016 federal elections

WASHINGTON, DC (November 14, 2016) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) analysis finds the priorities of the incoming Trump Administration align with the needs of the credit union system, particularly with respect to regulatory burden, which positions credit unions for success following the 2016 federal ...

CUNA/League system, CULAC help elect pro-credit union majority

WASHINGTON, DC (November 9, 2016) — The credit union industry played an extensive role in this year’s congressional elections thanks to the multifaceted campaign orchestrated by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), state Leagues, and individual credit ...

Launching CUNA’s attack on regulatory burden

WASHINGTON, DC (November 9, 2016) — Dear CUNA Members, Last night's election results were enormously important for America – and for America's credit unions. As your CUNA team continues to analyze the results of last night's election I wanted to send a brief note to the ...

CUNA letter to Trump transition team

WASHINGTON, DC (November 9, 2016) — The Honorable Chris Christie Chairman Transition Committee Donald J. Trump for President New York, NY VIA EMAIL Dear Governor Christie: On behalf of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), I am writing to express our interest in working with ...

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle’s statement on 2016 Presidential Election

WASHINGTON, DC (November 9, 2016) — Jim Nussle, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO issued the following statement: “CUNA congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence for their victory. We look forward to working with Mr. Trump and his team on issues ...